Louisville to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 1 hour behind Louisville. When it is 9:00 AM in Louisville, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

Louisville EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Louisville
Kentucky, United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Louisville to Chicago conversion table

Every hour of today in Louisville and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

LouisvilleChicago
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Louisville (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Louisville and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -1h

Distance

Louisville and Chicago are 431 km (268 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Louisville and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Louisville.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Louisville?

When it is 9:00 AM in Louisville, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Louisville?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Louisville (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Louisville and Chicago change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.